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Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration [VHS] | ![Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51AXC2JYTJL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: David Mallet
Actors: Tina Arena, Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Keith Duffy (II), Stephen Gately
Studio: Polygram Video
Category: Video
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  276 reviews
Sales Rank: 20077
Format: Classical, Closed-captioned, Color, Soundtrack, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6305074143
UPC: 044005739732
EAN: 9786305074144
ASIN: 6305074143
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: August 25, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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In 1998 a concert at the Royal Albert Hall celebrated Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday and featured more than two hours of hits from a body of work spanning almost three decades. In this keepsake of a memorable night, star after star steps on to a massive, Eurovision-style set to revisit golden moments in their long association with Britain's most successful composer of musicals. Elaine Paige in big frocks and an even bigger voice delivers "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" and "Memory" with her usual power; Michael Ball and Donny Osmond stretch the last vestiges of boyish charm to the very limits but still sound great; and Boyzone gets the youth vote. Then there are Kiri Te Kanawa, Bonnie Tyler, Tina Arena, and, of course, another encore for brother Julian Lloyd Webber and those Variations on the cello. But the stars are Sir Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Brightman in an outstanding selection from The Phantom of the Opera (probably his best work), Antonio Banderas (who really can sing), and Glenn Close, a stupendous, moving Norma Desmond in songs from Sunset Boulevard. All in all, a deserved celebration for someone who has given so many people a great deal of pleasure, and a treat for musicals fans of all ages. --Piers Ford
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 276
 Stage Production October 18, 2009
GeminiGuy (Alexandria, VA)
DVD contains a first class stage production of selections from Andrew Lloyd Weber musicals live from the Royal Albert Hall/London. If you are into live stage productions, this one is a winner.
Great show September 6, 2009
Caroline (South Carolina)
Great artists mostly singing the songs we associate with them. Great showmanship displayed by all. A must for Webber (or Webber and Rice) fans. Get it.
Lovely music August 30, 2009
Ex Happy DDBer
Enjoyed the first time saw it, enjoyed the second time we will continue to enjoy over time.
Beautiful music, impressive staging, loaded with very talented performers.
Fabulous Concert July 14, 2009
L. Low
Great...Great songs to enjoy in this DVD. Enjoyed it thoroughly and listen to it over and over again.
 Surprised by the other rave reviews! June 21, 2009
J. Rothwell (Los Angeles, CA USA)
I just finished watching this and decided to look it up online to see who sang what since I didn't recognize all of the artists. I was shocked to see all of the "5" rave reviews. There are certainly some excellent performances, but many weak ones and the production value of the recording is very sub-par in my opinion. There are very awkward cuts between several numbers, a few really poor wardrobe choices and miscasting. I can't believe one reviewer said that Antonio Banderas is better than Mandy Pantinkin. Huh? Oh, well, guess everyone is entitled to their opinion. Besides the bad production, the order is very odd at the end. There is a big number that seems like a great finale, but then several other numbers are "tacked on" at the end. I'm not sorry that I watched it because good composition is good composition and I did enjoy a few of the performances very much. Michael Ball in Jesus Christ Superstar and Glenn Close doing Nora Desmond made the whole thing worth it for me. But I certainly would not buy this for a friend, recommend it to anyone to purchase or watch it again.
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